Description
We're looking for a skilled Prototype Engineering Design Manager to join our team at Ford Motor Company. As a key member of our design team, you will lead a team of product engineering designers to bring concepts to life in the form of functional high-fidelity prototypes. With a deep understanding of automotive systems and subsystems, you will leverage your expertise to see the future of Ford firsthand and play a pivotal role in the early-stage development of the next generation of Ford vehicle content and experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team to engineer/design prototypes which include show/concept/pre-production vehicles, interior and exterior systems, interior and exterior components, and interior and exterior clay model armatures
- Support the development of prototype build plans, lead the team through delivering data on time and with quality
- Work collaboratively with design, engineering, marketing, and program teams to align on scope of work, build timing, and budget
- Leverage background in automotive systems and subsystems to identify and document design and engineering feasibility concerns and support the identification of robust solutions
- Identify areas of opportunity and process efficiencies and action those as appropriate
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve prototypes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, design, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience working in automotive engineering and/or design with a strong understanding of vehicle-level systems and subsystems
- 5+ years of experience leading complex projects and project teams
- 5+ years of experience leveraging prototype manufacturing techniques to build high-fidelity prototypes
- Proficiency in design/PLM software such as Catia, 3DX, Teamcenter, Alias, etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in design, engineering, or equivalent, 5+ years of experience in prototype software design and development, and fluency in various CAD software such as Catia, Rhino, Alias, etc.